Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)
Turkish Eggs, known as Çılbır, combine poached eggs, garlic-spiked Greek yogurt and paprika-chili butter. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the spices fresh, warms the yogurt gently and prepares the aromatic butter, so this classic Turkish breakfast arrives at the table in minutes.
About this recipe
Turkish Eggs (Çılbır) with the Thermomix TM7 bring a beloved Turkish breakfast classic straight to your table with minimal effort. Searching for a poached eggs recipe that feels luxurious yet takes minutes? This all-in-one kitchen machine handles every element: it grinds dried chili flakes and paprika into a vibrant, aromatic powder, stirs garlic through thick Greek yogurt until perfectly distributed, and warms the butter with the spices so it turns a brilliant red-gold. All you do is poach the eggs in water with a splash of vinegar. The result is a stunning brunch of cool, creamy yogurt topped with a soft egg and drizzled with sizzling chili butter — ideal for a lazy weekend breakfast, a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive starter when guests arrive. Çılbır proves that simple ingredients become extraordinary with precise preparation.
Preparation tips
- Use room-temperature Greek yogurt before the TM7 warms it slightly; cold yogurt straight from the fridge can shock the eggs and dull the flavour of the garlic. Stir the garlic through thoroughly so every spoonful carries a gentle bite.
- Poach the eggs in water with a splash of vinegar and create a gentle whirlpool before sliding them in; this keeps the whites wrapped tightly around the yolk for that classic Çılbır look.
- Pour the spiced chili butter over the eggs at the very last moment so it sizzles audibly at the table. Serve immediately with crusty bread or flatbread, as the yogurt cools quickly and the yolk sets if you wait too long.
Recipe variations
- Herby spring variation: stir fresh dill and mint through the Greek yogurt instead of garlic, and finish with a milder butter infused with Aleppo pepper. This fresher take on Çılbır suits a light summer brunch.
- Lactose-free variation: replace the Greek yogurt with a thick lactose-free or coconut yogurt and use lactose-free butter for the chili drizzle. The paprika-chili butter remains the flavour hero, so nothing is lost.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh spice grinding - The TM7 grinds dried chili flakes and paprika into a fragrant powder that colours the butter vividly. [Grinding]
- Precise warming - The Thermomix heats the Greek yogurt gently without curdling, keeping it silky under the eggs. [Heating]
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops the garlic clove finely so it blends evenly through the thick yogurt base. [Chopping]
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs butter and olive oil directly in the bowl to the gram. [Weighing]
- Flavour infusion - The TM7 mixes the paprika chili butter into a sizzling red drizzle while the eggs poach. [Mixing]
Ingredients
- garlic clove
- unsalted butter
- olive oil
- dried chili flakes
- paprika
- plain Greek yogurt
- salt
- water
- white vinegar
- large eggs